Bangkok's romance is after dark. Plan the days to survive and the nights to remember.
Three days for two#
Day one. Grand Palace and Wat Pho early, rest, Wat Arun across the river at golden hour, dinner on the riverside with the temple lit opposite, a nightcap on a rooftop.
Day two. A private long-tail through the Thonburi canals in the morning, a couples massage in the afternoon, Chinatown's Yaowarat Road at night: eat from the stalls, share everything, finish with mango sticky rice.
Day three. A slow morning in Ari, a pool afternoon, then Thonglor and Ekkamai: a cocktail bar, a dinner with a chef's counter, live music. The 3-day itinerary has the timings.
Nightlife for two#
Rooftop bars (the ones locals use), Thonglor cocktail bars, live jazz and blues on Phra Athit, a night market, a river cruise if you want the postcard. Bangkok at night has the full list. The red-light streets are a ten-minute walk-through for the curious and nothing more; the nightlife guide is honest about them.
Spas#
A traditional Thai massage at a neighbourhood shop, a spa package with a private room, or the massage school at Wat Pho. All cost a fraction of home. Tipping covers the therapists.
Where to stay#
By the river for the temples and the view; Thonglor or Sukhumvit for the bars; Silom for both. Where to stay. Honeymooners often pair three Bangkok nights with an island: Phuket, Koh Samui or Krabi and getting there.
One night with locals#
Post your dates on Roavi Community and spend one evening with a Local Friend, or a couple: their neighbourhood, their restaurant, the bar nobody writes about. It's the night you'll talk about.
Bangkok as a couple? Spend one evening with people who live there.
Meet a Local FriendFrequently Asked Questions
Is Bangkok good for couples?
Very, at night: rooftops, river dinners, cocktail bars, cheap couples massages and a food scene made for sharing. By day it's hot and busy, so plan mornings and rest afternoons.What nightlife in Bangkok works for couples?
Rooftop bars, Thonglor and Ekkamai cocktail bars, live music in Phra Athit, a Chinatown food walk, the night markets, a river cruise if you like that sort of thing. The red-light streets are a brief curiosity for some couples and nothing more.Where should couples stay in Bangkok?
By the river for romance and the temples, Thonglor or Sukhumvit for cocktail bars and restaurants, Silom for a mix. Avoid Khao San unless you're twenty-two.How much is a couples massage in Bangkok?
A fraction of home. A traditional Thai massage at a good neighbourhood shop costs little; a spa package with oils and a private room costs more and is still cheap by any Western standard. Tip the therapists.
